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Welcome to Arsenal Pass, a Flesh and Blood podcast for players by players all about strategy, leveling up and the latest news in the world of Rathe. Your hosts are Brendan Patrick, Flesh and Blood commentator and former Calling top 8 competitor. Alongside him Hayden Dale, Calling 2019 Sydney champion and Flesh and Blood writer. Get in touch with us and submit your questions for the show by email to [email protected]
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This week on the pod we take a look at the results of week two of Pro Quest Yokohama season from Living Legend to Classic Constructed. Who are the winners, who are the losers, what deck to play for week three, and is there more room than you may think for a dark or horse or wild card hero pick this season?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Pat…
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Week one of Pro Quest Yokohama is in the books, we've had another CC Calling, many Battle Hardeneds and the Super Slam season is 3 weeks old. Yet, is the format already solved and a done deal? Is the big 3 of Gravy, Cindra and Verdance set and all outsiders looking in? Or is there more yet to come? Are the likes of Dash IO, Oscilio and Dorinthea wa…
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This week on the pod we go deep on Calling Shizouka data, deliver a strong verdict on an unplayable hero, an overrated hero, a dark horse and one that never really left. Join us as we cover what to play and why, plus of course, what not to play! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.pat…
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Hayden is back and Super Slam is here! This week on the pod we explore what Super Slam is going to do for Classic Constructed and discuss the decks to play for the early weeks of the Super Slam season. Which heroes look set for success in the Pro Quest Yokohama season kicking off next weekend?! Tune in and find out! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fy…
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This week we are joined by Canadian national champions and Super Slam world premiere Calling finalists Sunny Yang and Jordan Jalbert-Ross to break down how you should approach your prerelease this coming weekend! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: h…
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This week we are joined by none other than AggroBlaze96 and Nathan Dollman to discuss all things Super Slam! AggroBlaze96 is a well known guardian stan and Nathan Dollman is a brute aficionado. Tune in to hear their thoughts on the upcoming set featuring these two classes! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hart…
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This weeks pod involves two very special guests - Pablo Pintor and Tariq Patel! Pablo Pintor is a 2x Pro Tour Champion and Tariq Patel is a 2x National Champion. We go over the latest Banned and Restricted announcement and talk about where the meta goes from here. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patre…
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This weeks pod is a deeper look at where Classic Constructed goes ahead of the impending Ban and Restricted announcement. What bans and moves should LSS make? Are we predicting a Gravy hit? What about Arakni? And do LSS need to make pre-emptive bans ahead of Super Slam? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman…
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Super Slam previews, Armory Deck spoilers and which heroes are shaping up to dethrone Gravy and Slippy?! Will it be Kassai with her new tool, the revenge of Rhinar or perhaps Verdance just got the most broken card of all?! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Re…
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This week in the pod we go over Hayden's weekend, fresh of a top 8 at the calling Auckland in Classic Constructed with Arakni. We also chat about a meta update and Pankaj's plans for the deck he will play in Kansas and revisit our conversation last week on deck selection. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartm…
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This week we dive down the well of semi-self help to bring you top tips and focuses to secure your spot on the Pro Tour! Is there one right way? Perhaps, or perhaps our two hosts have a few ways to go about it! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: htt…
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Mastery Pack Guardian hits stores next weekend and we have a number of fresh preview cards to dive into, plus look at what impact this set might have on Classic Constructed. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass …
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Join us this week as we recap our Pro Tour weekend from Singapore. What went down, how did Hayden do playing and what does Pankaj have to tell us from his weekend long seat in the booth? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derrick Correia & Brandon Hartman Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com…
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Pro Tour Singapore kicks off this weekend, right as the pod drops, and in this episode Hayden and Pankaj make their predictions for the event. Metagame breakdown, best deck, worst deck and much, much more. Tune in and see how well the two of them do in making their predictions before they head into the casting booth and to the playing tables at the…
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This week on the pod, Nationals season has concluded and we have some data to sift through as we sit a mere two weeks away from Pro Tour Singapore! Who has come out on top from Nationals season? Is it all Arakni and Cindra, or do Gravy and Verdance have something to say about it? What if there is some surprises yet in store for us before we get to …
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We have the next set announced officially for Flesh and Blood, Super Slam is coming September and we have a lot to digest with 4 heroes and some set information all to go over in this pod! Plus, Nationals week 2 is in the books and we talk the shift in the results and see just how good our predictions from last week were... Special Thanks to our To…
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Nationals season week one is done and dusted. Cindra stands atop the leaderboard, however many contenders are positioning themselves to disrupt the metagame in week 2! This week on the Pod we look to predict where the meta goes next, which heroes should you be looking to play for the coming weeks? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patrons Derri…
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Nuu has ascended to Living Legend, Nationals season kicks off this weekend around the world, and a new metagame is shaping up post the Calling Bologna! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: …
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US Nationals is in the books and we now have some insight into what the rest of the Nationals season meta is going to look like! Earth with Verdance and Florian are ready to continue their dominance, however, something lurks in the depths... Gravy Bones is poised for a big breakout in the next two weeks of this brand new metagame! What about Prism,…
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Nationals season is here, High Seas is legal as of this weekend, and it all kicks-off with the United States Nationals and Calling Las Vegas! Which decks and heroes will do well, what stands out in high seas and what will this nationals season metagame shape up like? Hayden and Pankaj dive into the thick of it to breakdown the best heroes, choices …
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The Arsenal Pass full limited set review is back for High Seas. One of Flesh and Bloods biggest, most complex and in-depth limited sets to date! Join Hayden and Pankaj as they discuss and grade each common and rare and set you up for success at Pre-Release and for the High Seas limited season of Nationals ahead! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyenda…
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This week on the pod we have Nathan stepping in for Hayden who is in Taipei for the World Premiere of High Seas. Together Pankaj and Nathan cover the banlist announcement, US nationals and High Seas hype! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/…
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High Seas preview season is in full swing and we are getting right into it with a look at the three new heroes. Which cards stand out, what might play patterns look like for Gravy Bones, Puffin and Marlynn? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.co…
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This week on the pod we debate some hot topics addressed in the latest LSS Dev talk. We also speak on Aurora Living Legend and what next to round out this pre-High Seas Classic Constructed format? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derrick Correia Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalp…
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This week on the pod is all about Rune-Busted! The ProQuest dominance of Runeblade in the forms of Aurora and Florian through week two of the season. With Aurora set to also hit Living Legend this coming weekend (3 heroes in 3 weeks!) we take a look at what next for the final two weeks of Pro Quest. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron Derr…
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Enigma and Zen have now ascended to Living Legend in Classic Constructed. As we head towards Pro Quest Singapore week two, we have a new look format. We talk all things LL and speed of these changes plus look at what next in this metagame. Is it Earth's time to shine, is Guardian back on the menu, or is Aurora to be crowned now undisputed Queen of …
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Enigma and Zen are on the way out of Classic Constructed this weekend at ProQuest Singapore week one! Now all eyes turn to what happens next, and in this pod we break down what the next meta might look like! Which picks are the best positioned for week two of ProQuest, heroes to avoid and possible sleeper picks. Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyenda…
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We are live from London with Pro Tour weekend and here in this pod to breakdown everything ahead of this World Tour stop, from players, meta, what to expect and including... Will a rouge deck be positioned to take it out?! We also interview some special guest pro players, developers and coverage team! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron De…
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With Pro Tour London just one week away and Pro Quest Singapore season two weeks away, Zen teeters on the edge of Living Legend. As of yet we don't know if he will be legal for World Tour London weekend, let alone Pro Quest week one. So what does it all mean for the meta at large and Flesh and Blood right now? Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal …
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Is history repeating ahead of Pro Tour London? Is Aurora really just Lexi in disguise? What decks remind Hayden and Pankaj of this meta? Uncover it all in episode 206 of Arsenal Pass! Special Thanks to our Tome of Fyendal Patron's! Derrick Correia & Smanger Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalp…
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The ocean calls! High Seas is on the horizon and brings with it the first Necromancer and many first Pirates! Hayden and Pankaj dive in to explore all the newest heroes and cards we have so far. In this pod the guys also breakdown the latest meta post Calling Kobe with Earth claiming a victory in the form of Florian! Patreon: https://www.patreon.co…
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A deep-dive into some off the cuff topics in the Flesh and Blood world this week. Pankaj and Hayden discuss the impact of skill expression and hero skill ceilings plus, is "agency" an overused term?! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.y…
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Aurora storms to the top of the Road to Nationals leaderboard in week 4 and takes Viserai's crown post Living Legend. The meta looks very aggro dominated as Cindra, Zen and Prism continue to also put up results. What does this mean for the latest Classic Constructed format with Pro Tour London just around the corner?! Patreon: https://www.patreon.c…
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This week in the pod, we discus what makes a fresh meta and ask, is this post Viserai world a truly fresh meta?! Hayden also has a crisis about what deck to play for Road to Nationals this weekend! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.you…
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With Viserai on the verge of hitting Living Legend, we take a look at the impact the hero has had on the format and the likely shake up his departure will cause. Which heroes rise, which will suffer and how does the meta shift and respond? We discuss this and more in episode 201 of Arsenal Pass! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review U…
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A lot is happening in the Flesh and Blood world right now. The Hunted has released and Callings plus Battle Hardeneds and Road to Nationals season are all under way! This week in the pod we chat a bit about week one of RTN season, breakdown our weekend events (a Calling and a Battle Hardened) and dive into why these more unexpected decks are doing …
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No Hayden this week as Pankaj is joined by two of Rathes premier Wizard masters to discuss the state of Wizard in Classic Constructed after Kanos stellar showing at the Calling Memphis this past weekend! Where does Kano go from here ahead of the Road to Nationals season which kicks off this weekend!? And what about those other Wizards... Patreon: h…
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The Hunted drops this weekend, with Callings and Road to Nationals season about to kick off. We have a lot of Classic Constructed to play, unpack and get ready for. To help Hayden jump head first into this new Classic Constructed format, he is joined by recent Classic Constructed Calling champion, Nick Butcher on the pod this week! Patreon: https:/…
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An Arsenal Pass tradition, our flagship episodes, the Hunted full limited set review is here to get you ready for pre-release weekend! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass Email: [email protected] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClhUUppHaVDBUOJHXL-a0EQ Spotify: https://open…
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The Hunted preview train is rolling and ahead of world premiere weekend we are taking a look at the most impactful cards previewed thus far. Hayden and Pankaj take a close look at what they are seeing of the new heroes so far, what to look out for and what they are excited about for CC and limited! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Revie…
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This week on the pod we open up the mailbag to answer questions submitted by YOU, the listener! In this episode you'll get everything from fantastic probes on leveling up fundamental skills, to what we expect to see in future sets and lots more between! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review Us: https://ratethispodcast.com/arsenalpass …
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This weeks pod is a special one, as we deep dive with our recent addition to the pod and bring you an interview recorded back in October that we have finally been able to get out! Pankaj gives us some insight into what drives his passion for Flesh and Blood plus a little about what makes him the Pankaj we all know and love. Patreon: https://www.pat…
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Goodbye 2024, say hello 2025! Wow, what year it looks set to be for the game of Flesh and Blood. From highly anticipated new sets, returning talents, new products and the launch of the exciting new look World Tour. In this episode Hayden and Pankaj go over it all and discuss what to expect, what they are excited for and of course a few tangents alo…
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As 2024 draws to a close and we say farewell to this years World Tour events, Hayden and Pankaj look back at their favorite cards and less favorite cards (A.K.A the most hated cards) of the year. Will they agree or disagree? Which card has been the standout and which has been an utter thorn in the side of all gamers this year?! Patreon: https://www…
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On the pod this week we dive into the juicy, juicy The Hunted expansion slot previews released this week. Who is getting the upgrades for Holiday season, and who will be bitterly disappointed this year? Plus, the team take a look at the Living Legend meta and top decks ahead of this weekends inaugural Living Legend Calling in Chicago! Catch Pankaj …
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This week on the pod Hayden and Pankaj tackle a theory and some deep lore of Flesh and Blood. For sometime now the idea that "FAB Math" or math as a main gameplan to out value turn cycles, has been a prominent school of thought in terms of certain times of meta domination and deckbuilding focus. But how real is it, and is FAB Math still as impactfu…
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This week on the pod Hayden and Pankaj revisit some of the feedback on last weeks hero bloat topic with a community focused command and cookout, before diving into what consistency really means in modern FAB and why it is possibly just the most dominate factor in successful Flesh and Blood decks! Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/ArsenalPass Review …
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With the release of Jarl Vetreiđi next week, Classic Constructed will host a record 33 legal Heroes available for players to choose from. Is that too many options, is Living Legend too slow and do we now face hero bloat in Flesh and Blood? Join Hayden and Pankaj as they tackle the topic, give their thoughts and insights on the reality of Classic Co…
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The latest ban and restricted announcement has been released and we say goodbye to High Octane and Count Your Blessings (blue only!) in classic constructed along with a raft of changes across other formats. In light of this Hayden and Pankaj are here this week to breakdown the bans, give their first impressions and discuss what the fallout is likel…
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The 2024 World Championship has wrapped up. In this special pod, part recorded live in person in Osaka at the World Championship venue, Hayden and Pankaj breakdown the event, recap on Hayden's Worlds and Calling run and discuss how the metagame has shaken out. Is Count Your Blessings looking too dominant? Calling Osaka Enigma Deck List: https://fab…
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